Procurement Specialist - Power Industry

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with three days in our Chicago, IL office and two days from home.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors
• Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
• Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
• Evaluate proposals from suppliers / subcontractors
• Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
• Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc.
• Create purchase orders in S&L’s internal vender management systems
• Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance
• Record keeping / document control with audit involvement
• Processing vendor invoices for payment
• Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
• Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors as necessary
• MS Office Suite proficiency

Valued but not required skills and experience: 

• Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and MS Outlook

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.